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Ground Covers58 Stories

What to Plant Under Native Redwood Trees
Gardening GuidesWhat to Plant Under Native Redwood Trees
By Lauren Dunec Hoang
Find out which ground covers, ferns, perennials and shrubs will thrive under the canopies of these West Coast giants
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8 Essential Native Ground Cover Plants for the Southeast
Flowers and Plants8 Essential Native Ground Cover Plants for the Southeast
By Falon Mihalic
These low-growing ferns, shrubs and palms blanket the ground to help with erosion and soil moisture
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Try Adaptable, Shade-Tolerant Sedges for a Grasslike Look
Lawn AlternativesTry Adaptable, Shade-Tolerant Sedges for a Grasslike Look
By Benjamin Vogt
These native ground covers from around the U.S. thrive in shady areas where lawns suffer — and you don’t have to mow them
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Germander Sage Makes a Versatile Flowering Ground Cover
Gardening GuidesGermander Sage Makes a Versatile Flowering Ground Cover
By Noelle Johnson
Light up drought-tolerant gardens, and attract butterflies and hummingbirds, with Salvia Chamaedryoides’ vibrant blue blooms
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10 Native Ground Covers for Southwestern Landscapes
Gardening Guides10 Native Ground Covers for Southwestern Landscapes
By Noelle Johnson
Create a carpet of color in your landscape with one or more of these sun-loving plants
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Myoporum Parvifolium a Lush Green Alternative to the Lawn
Flowers and PlantsMyoporum Parvifolium a Lush Green Alternative to the Lawn
By Noelle Johnson
Plant this Australian native in mild-winter climates as a low-maintenance, semi-drought-tolerant ground cover
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Native Alternatives to English Ivy, Japanese Pachysandra and Periwinkle
Ground CoversNative Alternatives to English Ivy, Japanese Pachysandra and Periwinkle
By Curtis Adams
These shade-loving ground covers are good for the environment and say something about where you are
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10 Succulents That Make Pretty, Easy-Care Ground Covers
Ground Covers10 Succulents That Make Pretty, Easy-Care Ground Covers
By Noelle Johnson
These low-growing succulents create interest in the drought-tolerant garden
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Asarum Canadense Adds Masses of Green to Woodland Gardens
Ground CoversAsarum Canadense Adds Masses of Green to Woodland Gardens
By Heather Holm
Plant Canadian wild ginger in the eastern U.S. for a shade-loving native ground cover with spring flowers
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Glandularia Pulchella Trails Color Through the Drought-Tolerant Garden
Flowers and PlantsGlandularia Pulchella Trails Color Through the Drought-Tolerant Garden
By Noelle Johnson
Masses of purple blossoms and finely textured foliage cover the ground of arid gardens from spring to fall
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Packera Aurea Puts On a Springtime Show in Sun or Shade
Gardening GuidesPackera Aurea Puts On a Springtime Show in Sun or Shade
By Curtis Adams
This vigorous native ground cover welcomes bees with its early-blooming flowers and makes an attractive lawn alternative
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